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LUCIA  DI LAMIEKIOOR 

GMl  OPEEA  IN  TffiEE  ACTS. 

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S  the  rising  of  the  curtain,  Norman,  the  chief  of  the  retainers  of  Henkt  Ashton,  the  Lord  of 
Laminerinoor,  is  directing  his  followers  to  explore  well  the  neighboring  country,  the  motive 
for  doing  which  soon  becomes  apparent.  Henry  enters  with  Raymokd,  the  tutor  of  Luct  his 
sister,  and  laments  to  Norman  tliat  EIdoar  of  Ratenswood,  his  hereditary  enemy,  still  con- 
fronts him,  and  that  his  own  fall  is  certain  unless  Lucy  will  consent  to  give  her  liand  to  the 
only  uuui  that  can  save  him.  Raymond  supposes  her  repugnance  to  marriage  to  arise  from 
respect  to  the  memory  of  her  recently-deceased  mother,  but  Norman  tells  Henry  that,  on  the 
contrary,  Lucy  is  already  in  love  with  another,  who  had  saved  lier  life  when  furiously  attacked 
by  an  enraged  bull,  and  that  he  believes  the  unknown  lover  to  be  no  other  than  Edgar.  On 
the  return  of  tlie  retainers  the  truth  of  these  suspicions  becomes  confirmed.  The  scene  now 
changes  to  a  park,  in  which  Lucy  and  Edgar  meet  and  mutually  excliange  vows  and  tokens 
of  undying  fidelity.  The  interest  of  Scotland  requiring  the  presence  of  Edgar  in  France,  with  this  their  last  meet- 
ing previous  to  liis  departure,  the  Act  closes. 

At  the  commencement  of  the  Second  Act,  Norman  admits  to  Henry  the  possession  of  intercepted  letters 
from  Edgar  to  Lucy,  and  hands  liim  a  forged  one,  calculated  to  induce  a  belief  that  he  lias  transferred  his  affec- 
tions to  another.  Henry,  at  an  interview  with  his  sister,  reproaches  her  with  still  retaining  love  for  one  who  is 
false,  and  to  prove  liis  assertion  produces  the  forged  letter,  which  has  a  crushing  effect  on  lier.  He  then  follows 
up  his  advantage  by  informing  her  that  he  (Henry)  is  implicated  in  a  conspiracy  against  the  existing  govern- 
ment, and  that  his  life  will  be  forfeit  if  she  will  not  consent  to  marry  Arthur,  whose  powerful  influence  may  save 
him.  Believing  Edgar  to  be  false,  and  that  it  is  her  duty  to  save  her  brotlier's  life,  she  consents  to  marry  Arthur. 
'I'lie  latter  accordingly  arrives,  attended  by  a  brilliant  suite,  and  all  parties  proceed  to  sign  the  marriage  contract, 
which  is  no  sooner  completed  tlian,  to  their  great  astonishment,  Edgar  appears.  On  being  angrily  bade  to  de 
part,  he  declares  that  Lucy  has  plighted  lier  faith  to  him  alone;  on  beholding  her  signature  to  the  contract,  and 
liearing  her  confession  that  it  is  hers,  he  with  scorn  returns  lier  once-cherished  keepsake,  and  tears  from  her  the 
one  he  liud  given  ;  then,  showering  maledictions  on  her,  he  leaves  her  for  ever. 

The  Third  Act  is  commenced  by  a  jubilant  banquet,  held  in  the  castle  of  Ashton,  when  the  assembly  are 
horrified  by  the  announcement  of  Raymond,  that  Lucy,  seized  with  madness,  had  on  their  retirement  to  the  nuptial 
chaintier,  plunged  a  sword  into  her  husband,  who  was  at  this  moment  lying  dead  and  reeking  in  his  blood  I  The 
truth  of  this  statement  is  soon  confirmed  by  the  appearance  of  Lucy,  who  in  her  madness  reverts  to  each  scene  of 
jciy  and  sorrow  with  which  her  life  had  been  chequered  ;  and  the  anguish  of  her  brother  is  extreme  at  beholding,  on 
his  rot  urn,  tlie  pitiable  state  to  which  his  conduct  has  reduced  her.  Edgar,  amidst  the  graves  of  his  ancestors,  in- 
dulges in  a  gloomy  retrospect  of  his  past  life,  and  longs  for  the  hour  when  he  also  may  slumber  there  in  peace. 
He  is  intonupted  by  the  news  of  the  catastrophe  that  has  occurred,  and  is  told  that  Lucy  still  fondly  breathes  liis 
name.  He  is  on  the  point  of  rushing  to  see  her,  when  Raymond  enters  and  informs  him  that  she  is  dead  1  Afle. 
imploring  that  in  Heaven  they  may  be  vmited,  he  plunges  a  dagger  into  his  breast,  and  expires. 


DRAMATIS    PERSON.^. 


EDGAR,  of  Ravens-wood. 
HENRY  ASHTON,  Brother  of   Lucy. 
NORMAN,  his  chief   Retainer. 
RAYMOND,  Tutor  to  Lucy. 


ARTHUR,  wedded  to  Lucy. 
LUCY,  of   Lammermoop. 
ALICE,  her  Attendant. 


G    H    O    la    XT    S. 
FRIENDS,  RELATIVES,  AND  RETAINERS  OF  HENRY  ASHTON. 


Scene,  Scotland.— Period,  the  18th  Century. 


LUCIA  DI  LAMMERMOOR. 


j^CT      :Eni:R,ST- 
SOENE    FIRST. 

A  Vestibule. 


Norman  and  CnoRUs. 

We'll  explore  in  the  neighboring  woodland 
And  the  vaults  in  the  old  riiinL'd  tower, 
Then  no  longer  will  mystery  lower: 
We'll  accomplish  what  honor  demands. 
Then  will  truth  be  revealed  as  brightly 
As  fierce  liglittiir.g  illumes  murky  night! 

\_ExU  Chorus. 
\^Enti:r  Henry  and  Raymond.] 

NouMAN.  Thou  seeraest  troubled  ? 

Henry. 

Not  without  reason.     Thou  knowest  the  star 
Is  darkened  once  did  cheer  my  destiny ; 
For  still  doth  Edgar,  the  presumptuous  enemy 
Of  ray  race,  IVoui  his  murky  ruins, 
Audaciou.sly  my  power  deride  and  laugh  at. 
One  hand  alone  can  prevent  my  falling, 
Coiilirni  me  in  my  tott'ring  power: 
Yet  I'Ucy  dares  refuse  that  hand,  though  of- 
fered ! 
Ah  !  sister,  I  now  disclaim  thee  ! 

Ray.mond.  Alas  I  Poor  maiden. 

Still  mourning  o'er  her  great  affliction, 
A  mother's  death,  oh  I  let  us  pay  respect 
To  sorrow  like  hers !    Can  she  think  of  iiyraen 
Ere   her  tears  are  3'et  dried  ?— Yet  think  of 
love  ? 

Norman.  Not  think  of  love  I 

With  love  her  heart's  consuming! 

Henry.   Ah!  What  hear  I  ? 

Haymond.  What  say'st  thou  ? 

Xorman.  Now  liston.     Lucy  was  in  the  park, 
And  near  that  lone  and  deep-secluded  spot 
Where  her  lost  mother's  tomb 
OfL  attracts  her. 
When  a  most  furious  bull 
In  maddest  rage  pursued  her; 
Then  through  the  air 
A  rifle-ball  did  whistle — 
Dead  at  her  feet  the  monster  fell ! 

Henry.  Oh,  say,  who  fired  that  shot? 


Norman. 

One  who  in  mj'st'ry  seeks  bis  name  to  hide. 

Henry.  Whom  Lucy,  then 

Norman.  Doth  love  I 

Henry.  Met  they  again,  then  ? 

Norman.  Each  morning  I 

Henry.  And  where  ? 

Norman.  On  that  same  spot. 

Henry.  Oh,  fury! 

And  did  you  recognize  him  ? 
NonMAN.  Yet  by  suspicion  only. 
Henry.  Ah,  speak,  then! 
Norman.  He  is  thine  enemy  I 

Raymond.  (Oh  heaven  I) 

Norman.  One  whom  thouliatestl 

Henry.  Ah!  Who  can  it  be — is't  Edgar? 
Norman.  Thou  hast  named  him. 

FURY,  REMORSELESS,  TERRIBLE. 
Henry.  Fury,  i-eniorseless,  terrible, 

Thou  in  my  breast  hast  wakened  I 
Renewing  forebodings  horrible. 
By  fell  suspicions  blackened  I 
They  fire,  wiih  rage  amazing! 
With  terror  lift  my  hair  ! 
O'erwhelmed  wiih  shame  so  hideous, 
A  sister's  guilty  failing! 
Ah!  ere  love  that's  thus  ]ierfidious, 
Base  slave,  shall  lie  prevailing, 
Struck  by  a  thunderbolt,  to  thee 
Less  dreadful  far  such  fate  would  be. 
Norman.  Through  pity  for  thine  honor, 

I've  cruel  been  to  thee! 
Raymond.  Take  pity,  I  implore  thee  ! 

Of  reason  he's  bereft — ab,  great  heaven  ! 

[Ee-enler  Chorus  of  Hun lem.'} 
CnoRUB.  Now  all  doubt  we  may  make  certain. 
NoBMAN.  Dost  thou  hcai  ? 
Hknky.  Ah,  tell  me  ! 

Chorus.  (Oh,  mis"ryl) 

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(Vi'?5945-'5 


LUCIA      DI      L  AM  M  E  RM  O  O  R. 


FAINT  AND  SPENT. 
Cnoiiiis.  Faint  and  spent,  fatigued  and  weary, 
Long  ue  searched  from  lioiir  to  hour, 
Seeiving  rest,  through  portals  dreary, 

Entered  we  the  ruined  tower. 
Then,  ivith  look  so  wildly  glancing, 

Pale  and  mute,  with  aspect  daring, 
One  came  forth  who,  when  advancing. 

Showed  the  unknown's  form  and  bearing. 
On  a  charger  standing  ready, 

Soon  like  lightning  he  was  fl^'ing, 
Wiien  a  falconer  declared 

His  name — 'tis  tfne  belief  defying. 
Henry.  Oh,  speak  it  ? 
Chokus.  'Tis  Edgar! 

Henry.  He  1  Ah,  madness! 

My  rage  doth  now  consume  me  1 
Filled  with  hate,  my  heart  will  burst  I 


NOW  NO  PITY  FOR  HIM  RESTRAINS  ME. 

Now  no  pity  for  him  restrains  me. 
To  revenge  doth  hatred  constrain  me. 
The  desire  for  his  death  that  enchains  me. 
But  his  life-blood  can  allay. 

It  with  fury  my  bosom  is  firing, 
And  with  madness  my  heart  inspiring  I 
His  destruction  alone  desiring, 
Nought  but  vengeance  can  repay. 

Norman  and  Chorus. 

With  his  life  the  worthless  traitor 

Shall  the  injury  repay! 
Raymond. 

(Though  dark  clouds  .ire  o'er  thee  lowering. 

May  they  soon  be  chased  away  I) 

[^Exeunt. 


SOEKE    SECOND. 


A   Park. 


[Lucy  and  Alice.] 
Lucy.  Ah  !  Still  he  comes  not ! 
Alice.  Imprudent  is  thy  adventure. 

Fate  rashl}'  braving  ; 

For  should  tliy  brother  meet  thee. 

Dread  then  his  rage  ! 
Lucy.  Yes,  truly  ! 

And  yet  should  Edgar  know  all  the  perils 

By  which  we  are  surrounded. 
Alice.  At  what  is  it  thou'rt  gazing 

With  looks  of  terror  ? 
Lucy.  At  that  fountain  !  Ah  !   with  horror 

It  ever  doth  inspire  me  I 

There  did  a  Ravenswood,  by  jealous  thoughts 

And  passions  of  all  reason  bereft, 

His  loving  lady  most  basely  murder! 

.\nd  her  unhappy  spirit  wanders 
-■Ri'iieath  tlie  waters  of  that  stream, 

And  (jnce  did  I  behold  it! 
Ai.roE.   What  say'st  thou? 
Lucy.  Oh,  listen. 

NATURE  SEEMED  WRAPT  IN  SILENCE. 

Nature  seemed  wrapt  in  silence. 

Darkness  o'er  all  was  spreading. 
Save  one  pale  ray  on  the  fountain 

Faintly  the  moon  was  shedding. 
When  from  its  water  on  mine  ear 

Sighs  of  deep  anguish  fell, 
Sefore  me  her  spirit  did  appear 

As  if  its  woe  to  tell. 

Its  ghostly  hand  did  motion. 
Its  bloodless  lips  were  parted, 
As  though  to  speak  essaying. 
It  seeaied  to  me  to  beckon  ; 


Motionless  for  a  while  it  stood, 

Then  from  my  sight  did  fade. 

Now  did  the  water  of  that  stream 

To  blood  its  color  change. 

This  fatal  sight  doth  warn  me 

To  chase  from  my  inmost  soul 

The  image  so  dearly  and  fatally  loved ; 

But  no,  1  cannot — ah  no,  I  cannot! 

To  me  it  is  the  light  of  heaven! 

The  boon  that  comforts  my  wounded  heait! 

LOVE  WRAPS  MY  SOUL  IN  ECSTASY. 

Love  wraps  my  soul  in  ecstasy. 

Filling  my  heart  with  gladness. 
Shadowing  forth  his  faith  to  me, — 

The  thought  alone  dispels  all  sadness. 
No  more  my  tears  of  grief  must  flow. 
Sorrow  before  it  must  vanish; 
Once  more  I  shall  be  happy 
In  love  restored  to  me. 
Alice.  Ah!  Trust  not  to  hope  so  joyouslj'. 

Grief  yet  may  lie  in  store.  [Perceiving  Edgar 
He  now  approaches — • 
Soon  will  he  be  with  thee. 
With  caution  will  I  watch.  [Exit. 

[Enter  Edgar.] 
Edgar.  Ah,  dear  Lucy,  thy  pardon 
I  solicit  for  desiring  this  meeting. 
Strong  was  the  reason  I  had  to  ask  it: 
Eve  another  morning  on  me  is  dawning. 
From  my  dear-loved  country 
I  must  depart. 
Lucy.  Wh.at  say'st  thou  ? 
Edgar.   To  France  my  course  will  lead  me; 

Reasons  of  import  there  my  presence  calls  for: 
The  interest  of  Scotland. 


LUCIA      DI      LAM  M  E  RM  OO  R. 


Ldcy.  And  thus  abandon  me  to.grief  and  despair  ? 
Edgar.  ^a.y,  ere  I  leave  thee,  I  will  seek  Asliton; 

M3'  hand  I'll  profler.  thus  friendship  showing, 

And,  as  a  bond  of  peace,  thy  hand 

Of  hira  will  I  demand. 
Lucy.  What  hear  I  ? 

Ah,  no!  In  silence  remaining  will  I  suffer 

From  hira  our  love  concealing. 
Edgar.  Thy  motive  this:  still  iloth  hatred 

His  revengeful  breast  inflame; 

The  persecutor  still  is  he  of  my  race. 

My  father  sl.aying. 

My  heritage  usurping, 

What  would  he?     is't  not  enough? 

Ferocious  beino:,  my  ruin 

His  fell  heart  still  is  seeking! 

My  death  desiring,  he  detests  me! 
Lucy.  Ah,  no! 
Edgar,  Abhors  me  ! 

Lucy.   Calm,  oh  heaven,  his  o'erwrought  anger! 
Edgar.   Ah!  with  passion  my  heart  consumeth! 

Hear  me  ! 
Lucy.  Oh,  Edgar ! 

Edgar.  Hear  me,  and  tremble  I 

O'er  the  ashes  of  my  father, 

In  the  grave  that  now  lie  mold'ring, 

To  thy  kindred  did  I  vow  warfare 

ISy  an  oath  in  heaven  recorded  ! 

I  beheld  thee  but  to  repent  it, 

Wishing  that  vow  could  be  rescinded. 

Yet  it  still  remains  recorded  ; 

Sp'te  of  fate,  that  vow  caH  be  fulfilled! 
Lucy.  Oh  !  this  anger,  pray  subdue  it — 

These  wild  accents  will  but  betray  thee  ! 

My  deep  sufi''ring  should  suflice  thee; 

Wouldst  thou  give  me  greater  mis'ry  ? 

Let  not  love  by  anger  e'er  be  weakened, 

'Tis  a  passion  far  more  hoi}'  1 


Let  it,  then,  the  noblest  prove 

Of  all  thy  vows,  the  vows  of  love  ! 
Edgar.  Here  to  me,  then,  before  high  heaven, 

Plight  a  wife's  eternal  love! 

Let  til}'  vows,  if  truly  given, 

Sanctioned  bo  by  one  above! 

Fate  unites  us,  ne'er  more  to  sever. 

We've  betrothed  ! 
Lucy.   I'm  thine,  I'm  thine! 
Both.  Hear  our  vows  of  true  affection  ! 

Hear,  oh  heaven,  we  implore! 

Shield  our  love  with  thy  protection  ! 

Grant  but  this,  we  ask  no  more  ! 
Edgar.   Xow,  thou  dear  one,  I  must  leave  thee. 
Lucy.  Ah  !  Those  words  with  fear  appal  me  ! 

With  thy  heart  mine  flies  for  ever! 
Edgar.  With  thy  heart  mine's  left  for  ever! 

Yes,  thou  dear  one,  fly  I  must. 
Lucy.  Sometimes,  when  gone,  oh,  send  me 

But  a  leaf  thy  love  to  tell ; 

Thus  my  fleeting  hope  sustaining, 

Thus  all  fear  and  doubt  dispel. 
Edgar.   Li  my  heart  and  thought  thy  image. 

Dear  one,  e'er  will  treasured  be. 

UPON  THE  BREEZE  TO  THEE— Duet. 
Lucy  and  Edgar. 

LTpon  the  breeze  to  thee  shall  fly 

My  siijlis  and  vows  the  sincerest; 
The  wave  my  plaints  shall  murmur  by 

hi  echoes  the  ftjndest,  dearest! 
Think,  on  my  bosom's  anguish  deep 

I  [line,  nor  this  deny, — 
One  tear  of  pit}'  weep,  oh  weep, 
A  nd  breathe  one  ardent  sigh. 
Edgar.  I  now  depart ! 
Lucy.  Adieu. 

Edgar.  Thy  vows  to  me  are  witnessed  in  heaven  I 


END    OF    ACT    FIRST. 


^CT         S  E   C  O  IsT  ID 


An  Apartment. 


[Henry  and  Xorman.] 
Norman.  Lucy  thy  summons  will  attend. 
Henry.   I  tremblingly  await  her; 

For  to  complete  these  splendid  nuptials 

My  friends  already  assemble  in  this  castle, — 

All  my  most  honoreil  kinsmen  ; 

And  Arthur  soon  will  arrive  here. 

Yet  should  she,  still  obdurate, 

Oppose  this  marriage? 
Nor.man.  Fear  thee  not : 

He  she  mourns  too  long  hath  been  absent: 

The  intercepted  letters, 

With  all  our  new-coined  fictions. 

That  ir  his  heart  new  love  was  lighted, 


Will,  in  the  breast  of  Lucy, 
Now  extinguish  the  love  she  bore  him. 
Henry.  Soft,  she  approaches  ! 

Quickly  thy  last-forged  letter  give  to  me. 

Then  take  the  road  that  leads  most  promptly 

To  the  regal,  stately  city  of  Scotland, 

And  here  to  me  conduct  in  triumph 

The  bridegroom,  Arthur!  \^Exit  Norman. 

[Enter  Lucy] 
Henry.  Draw  nearer  me,  dear  Lucy  ! 

I  had  hoped  this  day  to  see  thee  in  greater  joy. 

When  the  bright  torch  of  hymen 

Is  lighted  uj)  for  thee. 

Y'ou  hear  not — you  speak  notl 


LUCIA      DI      LAMMERMOOR. 


Lucy.  O'er  my  face  this  hue,  so  death-like 

In  expression,  bespeaks  ray  sadness ; 

Dt>th  it  not  in  silence  tell  thee 

All  ray  anguish,  all  my  madness  ? 

Oh!  May  heaven  its  pardon  bestow, 

Though  thou  hast  filled  my  heart  with  woe. 
Henrv.  Now  desist  from  wild  complaining, 

From  thy  guilty  love  refraining, 

Thus  no  longer  need  restraining  ; 

Then  thy  brotlicr  will  forgive. 

Hence  vvitli  anger;  this  1  but  ask  thee, 

Banish  that  guilty  insaneness,  thy  love. 

Accept  a  nolile  husband  i 
Lucy.   Cease,  oh  cease  I 
Henry.  How  ? 

Lucy.  To  another 

I  long  since  pledged  ray  faith. 
Henry.  Ah!  Thou  couldst  not! 
Lucy.  Oh,  Heury  ! 
Henry.  Cease  thee  ! 

Kead  this  letter— 'twill  completely 

Prove  to  thee  that  he's  a  traitoi! 

Read  it! 
Lucy.  Be  still,  my  trembling  heart! 
Henry.   Why  thus  hesitate  ? 
Lucy.  Oh,  unhappy! 

Now,  alas!  my  heart  is  chilled  I 

WITH  SUFFERING  AND  WEEPING. 

With  suffering  and  weeping, 
I  languisli  in  sorrow, 
My  hoi)e,  my  existence. 
Were  fixed  in  one  heart! 
If  thai  heart  prove  faithless, 
The  moment  of  death 
Most  welcome  will  be. 

Henry.  His  heart,  so  insidious. 
Is  base  and  perfidious  ; 
From  thy  love  abstaining. 
Thy  passion  disdaining. 
A  meet  guerdon  given 
Thou'lt  yet  liaveYrom  heaven  : 
That  heart,  to  thee  faithless. 
Another's  will  be. 
,  Lucy.  What  hear  I  ? 
Henry.  Those  sounds  of  joy  denote  his  arrival. 

IFtitlive  sounds  are  heard  in  the  distance. 
Lucy.  Say  whom,  then  ? 
Henry.  Thy  future  b\isband! 
Lucy.  An  icy  chill 

Through  my  poor  heart  is  coursing ! 
Henry.   For  thee  alone  thy  bridegroom  waits. 
Lucy.  The  tomli  is  my  only  refuge. 
Henry.  Fate  this  dark  hour  must  have  marked  ifcs 
own. 
Listen.     Against  King  William  have  I, 
AAith  others,  long  been  planning  rebellion; 
But  now  those  ])ians  are  all  revealed — 
Our  treason  is  detected. 
Arthur  alone  can  save  me 
From  the  death  now  impending. 
Lucy.  What  wouldst  thou  ? 
Henry.  Wed  him;  thus  i«s»-<»  me! 


Lucy.  Oh,  Henry ! 

Henry.  Come— to  thy  husband! 

Lucy.  My  heart  is  another's  ! 

O'ER  THY  BROTHER  DEATH'S  IMPENDING— Duet. 
Henry.  O'er  thy  brother  death's  impending. 
On  thy  answer  my  life's  depending  ; 
Thy  refusal  will  lie  sending 

Me  to  meet  a  rebel's  fate ! 
In  thy  dreams  thou'lt  see  me  glaring, 
To  thy  sight  my  shade  appearing. 
Will  to  thee  bring  grief  despairing — 

Oh !  comply,  ere  it  be  too  late. 
Lucy.  Canst  thou  see  me,  weeping,  languish. 
And  behold  mj'  heart's  deep  anguish, 
Yet  expect  that  thou  canst  vanquish 

All  my  loathing  for  such  a  fate? 
Though  on  earth  all  hope's  departed. 
Though  despairing,  broken-hearted, 
Jo3'  in  heaven  will  be  imparted, — 

Death,  thy  coming  I  await.  \_Exit. 

[Enter  Arthuk,  Norman,  Knights  and  Ladies  re- 
lated to  AsilTON,  Pages,  Squires,  Inhabitants  of 
Lanimermoor,  and  Domestics.^ 

HAIL  TO  THIS  DAY  OF  JUBILEE. 

Chorus.  Hail  to  this  day  of  jubilee! 

Hence  ev'rj'  thought  of  sadness! 
Bright  hope,  through  thee,  new-born  will  be, 

Day  of  delight  and  gladness  ! 
Love's  star  doth  hither  guide  thee. 
Friendship  awaiteth  beside  thee. 
Bright  star,  no  night  can  hide  thee, 
Nor  thy  refulgence  impair. 

Arthur.   But  where  is  Lucy  ? 

Heni!Y.  Not  long  thou'lt  wait — she  soon  will  come 

But  if  in  grief  to  thee  she  soemelh. 

Be  not  astmiished  —  pr:i_v  do  not  heed  it, 

Foi-  woe  Mill  hohls  its  empire: 

Her  Miothei's  death  she   mourneth. 
Arthur.  Fear   not,  )  will    respect   it.     But  solve 
this  doubt. 

Fame  doth  i-eport  young  Edgar 

Did  dare,  with  mad  presumption. 

Himself  to  woo  the  maiden. 
Henry.  Yes,  truly,  his  folly  reached  thus  far. 
Norman  and  Chorus. 

See,  now  thy  bride  doth  approach  I 

[Enter  Lucy,  Alice,  and  Raymond.] 
Henry.  (Pi-esenling  Akthvr  to  Lucy.) 

There  is  thy  husband  ! 

(Oh,  ingrate  !  Cause  not  my  ruin  !) 
Lucy.   (Ah,  great  heaven!) 
Arthur.   Receive  tlie  vows  of  endless  love, 

Dear  maid,  which  now  I  offer! 
Henry.   {Oninq  to  the  table  on  which  the  Marriage 
Contract  lies,  and  interrupting  Arthur.; 

At  once  the  rite  accomplish 

Now  haste  thee  ! 
Arthur.  Oh,  blissful  moment ! 
Lucy.   (A  victim  to  sacrifice  forced  !) 
Raymond.   (May  heaven  extend  to  her  support!) 


LAMMERMOOR 


Lucy.   {Approaches  Ihe  table  and  sigm  the  contract.) 
(Oh,  misery!  By  fate  constrained, 
I  have  signed  it ! ) 
riENRY.  (Once  more  I  breathe  !) 

Lucy.  (What  feeling  comes  o'er  rau  ?  Oil,  lieip  me!) 
Chorus.   Whence  that  noise?  Who  comes  there  ? 

[Enter  Edgar.] 
Edgar.  It  is  Edgar! 
Lucy.   'Tis  lulgar  I  But  ah,  too  late  ! 
Choru.s.  Edgar  here — ah,  stern  fate! 
[  The  consternation  is  general. — Alice,  with  the  help 

of  some  of  the  Ladies,  raiaes  Lucy,  and  places 

her  on  a  eh  air.  ^ 

Henry.  (Why  am  I  my  arm  restraining, 

And  from  vengeance  still  refraining? 

Dotii  her  mis'ry,  nncom|)laining, 

Draw  from  nie  pity  still  lemaining? 

In  ray  veins  her  blood  is  flowing, 

Yet  'twixt  life  and  death  she's  hov'ringi 

In  my  breast  affection  lingers. 

Remorse  arises  in  my  heart.) 
Edgar.  (Why  am  I  my  arm  restraining? 

And  from  vengeance  still  refraining? 

Doth  her  snfT'ring,  her  nncomplaining, 

Tell  of  love  within  her  heart  remaining? 

Lilce  a  rose  that  blooms  and  wiiiiers, 

So  'twixt  life  and  death  she  hovers! 

And,  tliongh  false  to  me. 

Still  love  my  heart  ins])ires.) 
Lucy.  (Xow  I  call  on  death  to  take  me. 

In  this  hour  of  bitter  trial. 

Hut  to  mis'r^'  death  forsakes  me — 

E'en  that  lK>pe  meets  with  denial. 

Ah!  Too  late  the  truth's  imparted  ; 

I'm  betrayed  by  earth  and  heaven! 

Would  I  weep,  tears  are  denied  me: 

Despair  consumes  my  heart!) 
Arthur,  Uay.mond,  Alice,  Norman,  and  Cnonus. 

(.\h!  'I'hese  word.s  with  doidits  confound  me; 

AH  seems  mystery  around  me; 

Now  distrust  and  fear  enthral  me. 

And  the  dark  clouds  of  fate  appal  me. 

Like  a  rose  that  blooms  and  withers, 

So  'twixt  life  and  death  she  hovers! 

He  who  hath  for  her  no  pit3', 

Of  a  tiger  hath  the  heart!)" 
Henry,  Arthur,  Norman,  anrl  Knights. 

Now  depart  from  here  this  moment, 

Or  thy  blood  full  soon  will  flow! 
Edgar.   I  may  die,  but  with  me  others 

To  their  last  account  shall  go! 
Raymond.    Hold,  rash  man  :  all-seeing  heaven. 

In  its  power  and  majest3'. 

By  my  voice  doth  here  command  yc. 

Cease  your  strife,  snbdne  your  anger, 

Heaven  doth  abhor  it ;  ob,  be  peaceful — 

Do  no  murder!  For  thus  'tis  writ: 
"  He  who  sheds  another's  life-blood. 

Such  shall  also  be  his  doom  !" 


Henry.  Why  hath  Edgar  within 

My  castle-walls  intruded? 
Edgar.   I  will  tell  thee:  'twas  for  Lucy, 

Who  to  me  her  faith  did  plight. 
Raymond.  Know  that  she  is  now  another's. 

And  forget  her. 
Edgar.  Forget !— no ! 

Raymond.  (Showing  the  Marriage  Contract.)  See! 
Edgar.  {To  Lucy,  after  reading  Ihe  Contract.) 
Tremble  1 

Thou'rt  confounded — didst  thou  sign  this  ? 

Give  me  thy  answer  ? 
Lucy.  {In  a  trembling  and  subdued  tone.)  Yes! 
Edgar.   {Enraged,  and  returning  her  ring.) 

Take  back  this  token,  unfaithful  heart! 

Mine  return  me ! 
Lucy.  Ah  me ! 
Edgar.  Return  it ! 

[Lucy,  completdy  bewildered,  is  hardly  conscious 
of  what  is  going  on. — She  takes  the  ring  from  her 
finger,  vjhich  Edgar  hastily  snatches.— -Giving 
way  to  his  fury,  he  throws  it  down  and  stamps 
on  it.'] 

False  thou  hast  been  to  heaven  and  love  ! 

Alay  the  hour  be  accursed  when  I  beheld  thee! 

When  I  madly  thought  thy  vows  were  faithful. 

Thou  art  shameless,  like  thy  kindred — 

Why  did  I  not  shun  all  thy  race? 

May  high  heaven's  just  hand  o'ertake  thee, 

And  avenge  me  ! 
Henry,  Arthur,  Norman,  and  Knights. 

He  madly  raves ! 

HENCE  FROM  MY  SIGHT. 

Chorus.  Hence  from  m}-  sight,  ere  my  vengeance 
descending — 
But  for  a  moment  its  fury  suspending — 
Shall,  with  the  force  of  a  hatre<!  ne'er  ending. 
Oil  thy  bare  head  for  thy  treachery  fall. 
Yes.  the  stain  left  by  an  outrage  .so  dire, 
Cannot  be  effaced  till  thy  life-blood  expire! 

Edgar.   Spare  me  not !  Let  thy  \\\ry  be  sated  ; 
Death  will  be  welcome  to  one  thus  betrayed  ! 
With  my  blood  seal  the  bond  of  your  hatred, 
Here  at  the  feet  of  a  false  perjured  maid, 
To  the  altar,  my  corse  her  footsteps  spurning, 
More  enjoyment  to  all  it  will  afford. 

Lucy.  Ah!  great  heaven,  afford  thy  protection. 
Deign  to  hear  me  in  this  hour  of  danger! 
Hear  the  cry  of  a  heart  that  is  breaking — 
Oh,  spare  his  life  I  in  anguish  implore! 
In  life  no  ray  of  hope  is  left  me  : 
Grant  this  prayer,  I'll  ne'er  supi)licate  morel 

Ray.mond,  Alice,  and  Ladies. 

Go,  unhappy  man,  go  quickly! 

Prudence  now  doth  bid  thee  fly; 

Thy  woes  ma}'  then  inspire  some  pity, — 

Let  her  not  behold  thee  die  ! 

Her  grief  demands  thy  forbearance  ; 

And  woe»  like  thine  joys  may  succeed  I 


END    OF    ACT    SECOND. 


LUCIA      Dl      LAMMERMOOiJ, 


SCEKE     FIRST. 


A  Mall. 


LOUD  SHOUTS  OF  JUBILEE. 

CnORTJS.   Loud  shouts  of  jubilee  in  joy  arising; 
Waking;  on  Scotia's  sliore  eclio  on  echo, 
Warning  shall  be  to  thee,  treacherous  enemy, 
That  all  thy  wiles  can  affect  us  no  more. 
[_Enler  Raymond  and  Noeman.] 

Raymond. 

Cease  those  sounds  of  glad  contentment  I 

Chorus.  Wliy  art  thou  so  deadly  pale  ? 
Speak  th^-  tidings. 

Raymond.  A  deed  of  horror  1 

Chorus.  Ah  !  Thy  words  with  fear  affright  I 

Raymond.  From  the  chamber  in  which  with  Lucy 
The  fond  bridegroom  sought  retirement, 
Soon  did  issue  a  groan  of  terror, 
As  from  one  in  death  departing. 
Swiftly  there  I  ran  and  entered: 
Ah  !   Wretched  sight !  Deed  of  horror  I 
Thero  lay  Arthur,  at  length  extended, 
j^Iute  and  death-struck,  his  life-blood  welling  ! 
There,  too,  Lucy  stood  in  triumph, 
With  a  sword  still  waving  o'er  him. 
With  wild  glare,  her  eyes  fixed  on  me, 
"  Where's  my  husband  ?"  she  whispered; 
And  upon  her  bloodless  countenance 
A  smile  of  pleasure  flashed. 
Ah  !  Too  plainly  from  her  mind 
All  reason  hath  for  ever  fled  I 

All.  Ah!  Fatal  moment !  Dark  deed  of  horror! 
It  doth  inspire  us  with  fears  appaling  1 
Night,  hide  for  ever  this  dread  misfortune 
With  thy  impervious  and  gloomy  veil  I 

Chorus.  Oh,  may  that  hand   stained   with  blood 
inipurel^'^ 
Not  draw  upon  us  the  wrath  of  heaven  I 

Raymond.  Behold  her! 

[Enter  Ltjcy.] 

i   ucY.  Sweetly  on  my  ear 

His  dear  voice  now  is  sounding  1 
Those  loved  tones  fill  my  heart  with  rapture  1 
Oh,  Edgar,  I  am  restored  to  thee, 
And  all  thy  enemies  have  vanished! 
Through  my  bosom  icy  chills  now  do  creep — 
Each  fibre  trembles — my  footsteps  falter! 
Near  to  the  fountain,  oh,  let  us  rest  together! 
Alas  I  What  horrid  phantom  arises! 
Quickly  from  here,  dear  Edgar, 
We'll  fly  to  the  altar!     Roses  bestrew  it — 
Harmony  celestial  greets  us — 
Dost  thou  not  hear  it  ? 
Ah  1  'Tis  to  consecrate  our  marriage ! 


Oh,  hasten  to  seek  the  altar  I 
Ah,  what  felicity ! 

THE  JOY  THAT  NOW  INSPIRES  ME. 

The  joy  that  now  inspires  me,  no  lips  can  utter ! 

The  censer's  lighted, 

Brightly,  too,  burn  the  tapers, 

And,  robed  in  splendor, 

The  priest  is  waiting. 

Give  to  me  thy  right  hand — 

Oh,  happy  day ! 

Till  death  shall  part  us  thy  bride  am  I,  love! 

This  blissful  moment  repays  for  all  my  suff'- 
ring. 

Now,  in  sweet  calm  united. 

All,  all  that  I  hoped  for  is  mine  for  ever. 

Oh,  heavenly  Father,  to  thee  my  thanks  now  1 
render, 

For  love  restored  to  me. 
Raymond.  Henr^y  approaches  I 

[_E)}ter  Henry.] 
Henry.  Tell  me,  can  what  I've  heard  be  true? 
Raymond.  Ah  yes,  'tis  too  true  ! 
Henry.  What  perfidy ! 

Her  punishment  shall  be  condign! 
Chorus.   Have  mercy  I 
Raymond.  Oh  heaven! 

Canst  thou  not  see  her  state  is  hopeless? 
Lucy.  What  h^ar  I  ? 

Glare  not  on  me  so  fiercely, 

That  i)ledgo,  so  filial,  'tis  true  I  signed, — 

And  ill  his  anger  terrible 

He  spnnied  the  ring  I  gave  him! 

Heaped  curses  on  me,  poor  victim 

Of  a  most  cruel  brother! 

I  love  but  thee — no  other, 

Dear  Edgar,  can  I  love. 

Who  didst  thou  name?     Was  it  Arthur? 

Ah  !  Do  not  fly  !   Pity,  pardon  me  ! 
Henry.   Oh  Lucy  I— Great  lieaven,  lost  for  everl 

OH,  SHED  ONE  TEAR  OF  PITY. 

Lucy.  Oh,  shed  one  tear  of  pity. 

When  in  the  grave  I'm  lying! 

Though  I  may  be  in  heaven. 

Yet  still  I'll  pr.ay  for  thee. 

Till  thou  hast  joined  me  there,  lov 

Heaven  hath  no  joy  for  me  ! 
Henry.   Who  can  refrain  from  weeping 

Tears  of  remorse  must  flow  1 
Lucy.  Oh,  shed  one  tear,  etc 


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LUCIA      DI      LAM  M  E  R  M  O  O  H. 


SCENE    SECOND. 

Exterior  of  a  Castle. — Night. 


[Enter  Edgar.] 
Edgar.  Tombs  of  my  sires  departed, 

The  last  descendant  of  a  race  most  unhappy 

Receive  now  here  amongst  you. 

The  flame  of  anger  now  hatli  vanished  ; 

From  m^'  foe's  sharp  dagger 

Death  but  a  boon  would  be. 

For  me  this  life  now  is  but  a  torture, 

And  the  universe  entire  a  desert, 

Without  'tis  shared  with  Lucy. 

Resplendent  lights  are  gleaming 

Forth  from  the  castle.     Ah  I  quickly 

'Mid  their  joy  night  is  waning. 

Ungrateful  woman,  while  I,  despairing. 

Bitter  tears  am  shedding, 

Thou  art  with  joy  exulting 

By  the  side  of  thy  consort. 

Joy  is  thy  happy  portion — 

Death  alone  I  embrace. 

A  PEACEFUL  HOME  AND  REFUGE. 

A  peaceful  home  and  refuge 

A  mould'ring  grave  will  give  me ; 

No  tear  of  pity  will  be  shed. 

No  one  will  mourn  dejected  I 

Ah !  Even  in  death,  wretch  that  I  am, 

Such  comfort  is  denied ! 

Thou,  false  one,  should  at  least  forget 

That  tomb,  despised,  neglected  : 

Ah !  faithless  woman,  pass  it  not 

Upon  thy  husband  leaning  ; 

Ah  I  respect  at  least  the  ashes 

Of  him  who  died  for  thee  1 

[Enter  Inhabitants  of  Lammer moor,  from  the 
Castle.'] 
Chorus.  Ah,  poor  maiden  ! — Ah,  day  of  horror! 
Hope  'twere  vain  to  cherish  longer. 
Dawning  day  will  close  in  sorrow, 
Ne'er  to  dawn  on  her  again. 
Edgar.  Righteous  heaven !  Answer  quickly, 
Say  for  whom  ye  are  lamenting  ? 


Chorus.  'Tis  for  Lucy  1 

Edgar.  For  T^ucy,  said  ye?  Hear  I  rightly? 

Chorus.  Yes,  in  mis'ry  she  is  dying  I 

SINCE  HER  MOST  UNHAPPY  UNION. 

Since  her  most  unhappy  union, 

She  hath  been  bereft  of  reason  ; 

Her  last  hour  with  speed  approacheth, 

Yet  her  love  for  thee  remaineth. 

Dawning  day  will  close  in  sorrow 

Ne'er  to  dawn  on  her  again. 

The  passing-bell  breathes  forth 

The  sounds  of  death  ! 
Edgar.  That  sound  my  heart  is  piercing! 

It  at  last  decides  mj'  fate  : 

Now  once  more  will  I  behold  her  ! 
Chorus.  Quell  thy  transports,  born  of  madness! 

Ah,  desist — to  fate  submit. 

[Enter  RAYMOND.] 

Raymond.  Stay,  rash  man,  where  art  thou  rushing  f 

From  this  world  her  spirit's  fled  I 
Edgar.  On  earth  she's  lost  to  me — soon  I'll  follow  1 

THOUGH  TO  HEAVEN  FROM  SORROW  FLYING. 

Though  to  heaven  from  sorrow  flying. 

Oh,  thou  loved  one,  thou  adored  one. 

Look  on  me  in  anguish  dying — 

To  thee  thy  faithful  one  will  fly. 

Though  on  earth,  love,  mortal  hatred 

Strove  so  long  our  hearts  to  sever, 

Yet  above  I  will  rejoin  thee. 

There  united  we  shall  be  ! 

I'll  rejoin  thee  I 

[Plunges  his  poniard  in  his  heart. 
Raymond.  What  madness! 

Raymond  and  Chorus.  Ah !  What  wouldst  thou  f 
Edgar.  Die  to  find  her ! 
Chorus.  Height  of  mis'ry  I  Cruel  fate  ! 

May  he  pardon  find  above! 
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L'ATBICAHIS.    Ueytrbeer. 
Fair  Paradise. 

AIDA.    Teidi. 
Celestial  Aida,  Form  Diyiae. 
Heaven  Ha^e  Pity. 
0  Azure  Heavens. 

AISTNA  BOLENA.    DonizettL 
Ah,  No  Uortal  can  imagine. 
Ah,  Sweet  Voiced  Young  Tronbadonr. 
Fly  from  the  World. 
Bright  Youthful  Dreams. 

BAIXO  TS  KASCEEBA.    Verdi. 


BOHEMIAN  GIEL.    BaUe. 
^  Dreamt  that  I  Dwelt  in  Marble  Halls. 
Tnen  You'll  Bemember  Me. 
When  the  Fair  Land  of  Poland. 
Oh,  What  Full  Delight !    Finals. 

CBISPINO.  Bioci. 
Beauteous  as  an  Angel  Fair. 
My  Pretty  laUs  and  Charms. 

CEOWH  DIAMONDS.    Auber. 
Young  Pedrillo. 
Oh,  Whisper  what  Thou  Feelest. 

DEE  FEEISCHOTZ.    Weber. 
Thro'  the  Forests. 
Tho'  Clouds  Around  yon  Sun. 

ERNANI.    Verrti. 
As  Dew  unto  the  Withered  Flower. 
Oh,  Thou  Who  E'er  My  Soul  Adores  1 
Ernani  Fly  with  Me ! 
Thy  Fond  Image,  Loved  Ernani. 

FATJST.    Gounod. 
All  Hail ! 
Holy  Angel,  in  Heaven  Blest.    Prayer, 


FBA  DIAVOLO.    Auber. 
Forever  Thine.    Bomanoe. 
Oh,  Hour  of  Joy. 
Young  Agnes,  Beauteous  Flower. 
On  Yonder  Book  Beolining. 

FILLE  DD  BEGIMENT.    Donizetti, 
Dear  France,  All  Hail  to  Thee ! 
Search  Thro'  the  Wide  World. 
Dear  Friends,  Farewell. 

HUGDENOTS.    Meyerbeer. 
Fairer  than  Fairest  Lily. 
Lovely  Land  of  Touraine. 

tOHENGBIN.    Wagner. 
Believe  Me,  for  My  Champion. 
Dost  Thou  not  Breathe, 
On  Distant  Shores. 

LDCIA  DI  LAMMEBMOOB,    DonizettL 
To  Earth  I  Bid  a  Last  FareweU. 

LirCBEZIA  EOBGIA.    Donizetti. 
Holy  Beauty. 
Make  Me  no  Gaudy  Chaplet 

LINDA  DI  CHAM0T7NIX.    Donizetti. 
Come  Loved  One,  Smile. 
My  Soul  in  One  Unbroken  Sigh. 
MASANIELLO.    Auber. 
Behold,  the  Morn  ts  Breaking.    , 
MABITANA.    Wallace. 
It  was  a  Knight.    Bomance. 
'Tis  the  Harp  in  the  Air. 
Yes,  Let  Me  like  a  Soldier  Fall ! 
There  is  a  Flower  that  Bloometh. 

MAETHA.     Flotow. 
Like  a  Dream. 

MIGNON.     Thomas. 
Ah,  Little  Thought. 
I'm  Fair  Titania. 

OPEHATIC  GEMS 


MABEUGE  OF  FIOABO.    Hoze  t 
Conld'it  Then,  Love. 

NOEMA.    BeUinl. 
Ah !  Were  My  Love  Bequited. 
Queen  of  Heaven. 
Both  Protecting  a:id  Defending. 
EI60LETT0.    Verdi. 
'Mid  the  Fair  Throng. 

BOBEBTO  DEVEBEirX.    Donizetti. 
Like  to  an  Angel  from  the  skies. 

BOBEBT  L£  DIABLE.    Meyerbeer. 
Bobert,  My  Beloved. 
Once  Swayed  a  Prince. 

SEMIBAHIDE.    Bossinl, 
My  Fond  Thoughts. 

80NNAMBULA.    Bellini. 
Sounds  so  Joyful. 
Ah,  Don't  Mingle. 
Still  so  Gently  O'er  Me  stealing. 
STEADELLA.    Flotow. 
Over  Hills,  Through  Valleys. 
Oh,  Italy,  My  Native  Land. 
Ye  Clouds,  The  Azure  Sky. 
Stradella's  Prayer. 

TANNHATJ8EB.    Wagner. 
All  Praise  be  Thine. 

TBAVIATA.    Verdi. 
Ah,  Was  it  He  Who  Filled  My  Heart 

TBOVATOBE.    Verdi. 
'Twas  Night,  and  All  Around. 
To  Tell  of  Love  so  Glowing. 
Breeze  of  the  Night. 
Lonely  I  Wander. 
Strike  Down  That  Dread  Pyre. 

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